The Evolving Role of the Goalkeeper: Regista v.2?

Beyond the limelight of the Messi/Ronaldo duopoly, the 21st Century has seen the revolution of the Regista. Its redefined the requirements of a midfield that had – in England at least – sought combativeness and stamina at its core. In an attempt to predict and analyse another developing revolution, this article explores how this role is being extrapolated to the player between the sticks.

Maty Ryan: I’m not the tallest goalkeeper but that’s why I’m so determined

Who would have thought a lack of height would be an attributing factor in becoming a Premier League goalkeeper? In the case of Brighton and Hove Albion’s Aussie keeper Maty Ryan, it’s what drove him to move to the other side of the world to prove himself on one of football’s biggest stages.

Perception-Action Coupling – The Science Between What You See and What You Do

Everything we do day to day is in response to some sort of stimulus. When our alarm goes off in the morning, we act by hitting the snooze button. When we see a step, we act by coordinating our legs to negotiate them. When something flies at us, we act to avoid it – unless you’re a goalkeeper and the object is a ball, in which case you act to move towards it.